"We have no plans to impeach the president. We have no future plans. It's all a scam started by Democrats in the White House," the Ohio Republican insisted after a GOP conference meeting. Last week, top White House aides said they take the potential for impeachment seriously. Press Secretary Josh Earnest even dismissed Boehner's own disavowals of impeachment , noting that the speaker also had said repeatedly that Republicans wouldn't shut down the government over Obamacare.

Asked Tuesday about Boehner's remarks, Earnest said the speaker should talk to members of his own conference who have talked about impeachment, naming Reps. Steve King of Iowa, Ted Yoho of Florida, Kerry Bentivolio of Michigan, Blake Farenthold of Texas, Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania and Steve Stockman of Texas.

Earnest also said the White House remains very disappointed that the House is moving forward with a lawsuit against the president "for doing his job."

House Republicans plan to sue the president for delaying the employer mandate without Congress.